One gene underlying altruism is an evolutionarily
ancient strip of DNA also found in rodents, a study
indicates.
http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/071028_altruism-gene.htm
* Majority found willing to consider cosmetic
surgery:
The widespread appeal of plastic surgery surprises a
scientist studying the issue.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/071028_plastic.htm
* At 400, clam may be longest-lived animal
known:
A venerable mollusc could shed light on the
mysteries of aging, researchers say.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/071030_old-clam.htm
* Study suggests how DNA building block might
have formed:
Scientists predict the work will help understand how
life's chemical ingredients originated.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/071102_adenine.htm
* Watson retires after race flap:
Controversial comments brought down Nobel prize-
winning geneticist James Watson.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/071025_watson.htm
* Humans go into heat after all, strip club study
finds:
Mammals go into heat. Except humans -- it's just
for animals, right? Wrong, a study suggests.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/071027_estrus.htm
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